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Semtech (SMTC) Competitors

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$131.24 -1.16 (-0.87%)
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SMTC vs. MTSI, ANET, FSLR, LSCC, and RMBS

Should you buy Semtech stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Semtech with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Semtech include MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), Arista Networks (ANET), First Solar (FSLR), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), and Rambus (RMBS).

How does Semtech compare to MACOM Technology Solutions?

MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) and Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

MACOM Technology Solutions has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Semtech has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, MACOM Technology Solutions had 17 more articles in the media than Semtech. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for MACOM Technology Solutions and 6 mentions for Semtech. MACOM Technology Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat Semtech's score of 0.59 indicating that MACOM Technology Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MACOM Technology Solutions
13 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Semtech
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Semtech has lower revenue, but higher earnings than MACOM Technology Solutions. Semtech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MACOM Technology Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MACOM Technology Solutions$1.07B24.47-$54.21M$2.31149.07
Semtech$1.05B11.24-$40.38M-$0.44N/A

MACOM Technology Solutions has a net margin of 16.46% compared to Semtech's net margin of -3.86%. Semtech's return on equity of 18.09% beat MACOM Technology Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MACOM Technology Solutions16.46% 16.01% 10.43%
Semtech -3.86%18.09%7.16%

76.1% of MACOM Technology Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of MACOM Technology Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Semtech shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

MACOM Technology Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $316.82, indicating a potential downside of 8.00%. Semtech has a consensus target price of $101.43, indicating a potential downside of 20.01%. Given MACOM Technology Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe MACOM Technology Solutions is more favorable than Semtech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MACOM Technology Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Semtech
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Summary

MACOM Technology Solutions beats Semtech on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Semtech compare to Arista Networks?

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) and Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Arista Networks has a beta of 1.67, indicating that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Semtech has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Arista Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Semtech. Semtech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Arista Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Arista Networks$9.01B19.24$3.51B$2.9247.12
Semtech$1.05B11.24-$40.38M-$0.44N/A

82.5% of Arista Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Arista Networks shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Semtech shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Arista Networks had 44 more articles in the media than Semtech. MarketBeat recorded 50 mentions for Arista Networks and 6 mentions for Semtech. Arista Networks' average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Semtech's score of 0.59 indicating that Arista Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Arista Networks
34 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Semtech
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Arista Networks presently has a consensus price target of $181.84, indicating a potential upside of 32.17%. Semtech has a consensus price target of $101.43, indicating a potential downside of 20.01%. Given Arista Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Arista Networks is more favorable than Semtech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Arista Networks
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Semtech
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Arista Networks has a net margin of 38.32% compared to Semtech's net margin of -3.86%. Arista Networks' return on equity of 30.10% beat Semtech's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Arista Networks38.32% 30.10% 19.35%
Semtech -3.86%18.09%7.16%

Summary

Arista Networks beats Semtech on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Semtech compare to First Solar?

Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) are both large-cap semiconductors companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Semtech has a beta of 2.22, meaning that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Solar has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

92.1% of First Solar shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Semtech shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of First Solar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, First Solar had 25 more articles in the media than Semtech. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for First Solar and 6 mentions for Semtech. First Solar's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Semtech's score of 0.59 indicating that First Solar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Semtech
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
First Solar
17 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

First Solar has higher revenue and earnings than Semtech. Semtech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Semtech$1.05B11.24-$40.38M-$0.44N/A
First Solar$5.42B4.43$1.53B$15.4814.44

Semtech currently has a consensus target price of $101.43, indicating a potential downside of 20.01%. First Solar has a consensus target price of $247.03, indicating a potential upside of 10.52%. Given First Solar's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Solar is more favorable than Semtech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Semtech
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
First Solar
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59

First Solar has a net margin of 30.73% compared to Semtech's net margin of -3.86%. Semtech's return on equity of 18.09% beat First Solar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Semtech-3.86% 18.09% 7.16%
First Solar 30.73%18.01%12.57%

Summary

First Solar beats Semtech on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Semtech compare to Lattice Semiconductor?

Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) and Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Lattice Semiconductor had 9 more articles in the media than Semtech. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Lattice Semiconductor and 6 mentions for Semtech. Lattice Semiconductor's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Semtech's score of 0.59 indicating that Lattice Semiconductor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Semtech
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Lattice Semiconductor
5 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lattice Semiconductor has a net margin of 3.46% compared to Semtech's net margin of -3.86%. Semtech's return on equity of 18.09% beat Lattice Semiconductor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Semtech-3.86% 18.09% 7.16%
Lattice Semiconductor 3.46%8.48%7.03%

Lattice Semiconductor has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Semtech. Semtech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lattice Semiconductor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Semtech$1.05B11.24-$40.38M-$0.44N/A
Lattice Semiconductor$574.01M28.79$3.08M$0.14861.69

98.1% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Semtech shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Semtech presently has a consensus target price of $101.43, indicating a potential downside of 20.01%. Lattice Semiconductor has a consensus target price of $129.07, indicating a potential upside of 6.99%. Given Lattice Semiconductor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Lattice Semiconductor is more favorable than Semtech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Semtech
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Lattice Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Semtech has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lattice Semiconductor has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its share price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Lattice Semiconductor beats Semtech on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Semtech compare to Rambus?

Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS) and Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

Rambus has a net margin of 31.90% compared to Semtech's net margin of -3.86%. Semtech's return on equity of 18.09% beat Rambus' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rambus31.90% 17.41% 15.47%
Semtech -3.86%18.09%7.16%

88.5% of Rambus shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Rambus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Semtech shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Rambus and Rambus both had 6 articles in the media. Rambus' average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat Semtech's score of 0.59 indicating that Rambus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rambus
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Semtech
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rambus has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Semtech has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Rambus has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Semtech. Semtech is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rambus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rambus$721.16M18.12$230.46M$2.1057.53
Semtech$1.05B11.24-$40.38M-$0.44N/A

Rambus presently has a consensus target price of $130.43, indicating a potential upside of 7.96%. Semtech has a consensus target price of $101.43, indicating a potential downside of 20.01%. Given Rambus' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Rambus is more favorable than Semtech.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rambus
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Semtech
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Summary

Rambus beats Semtech on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SMTC vs. The Competition

MetricSemtechSEMI IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$11.78B$49.31B$38.29B$12.12B
Dividend YieldN/A1.22%3.21%5.32%
P/E Ratio-287.63145.28167.3325.10
Price / Sales11.2413.04627.1177.29
Price / Cash83.14214.4147.8137.30
Price / Book21.3511.179.536.59
Net Income-$40.38M$493.49M$1.06B$335.49M
7 Day Performance-4.00%-1.76%-0.30%-1.74%
1 Month Performance17.72%41.18%3.65%-1.72%
1 Year Performance215.89%155.12%159.12%27.17%

Semtech Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SMTC
Semtech
2.342 of 5 stars
$131.24
-0.9%
$101.43
-22.7%
+227.5%$12.20B$1.05BN/A1,920
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions
3.8531 of 5 stars
$365.88
+1.7%
$316.82
-13.4%
+188.6%$27.46B$967.26M158.392,000
ANET
Arista Networks
4.7389 of 5 stars
$136.51
-3.7%
$182.83
+33.9%
+47.2%$178.52B$9.01B46.755,115
FSLR
First Solar
4.4765 of 5 stars
$233.27
+6.1%
$246.10
+5.5%
+30.9%$23.63B$5.22B15.077,900
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
4.0107 of 5 stars
$128.96
+1.4%
$129.07
+0.1%
+134.4%$17.43B$523.26M921.211,174

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